Officials: Man with tattoo on neck wanted for theft

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A man with a large tattoo on his neck is wanted for burglary, according to officials.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for burglary.

On January 23, at about 8:30 p.m., the suspect entered the Gas Wars mini-mart at 1915 N. Chester in Oildale.

The suspect then reportedly selected several items and fled the store without paying. He was said to have then entered a vehicle described as a brown Lincoln Town Car with a black roof and fled westbound on Francis St. in the vehicle.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25 years old, 6’0”, 220 lbs., with a dark mustache. He was wearing a dark beanie cap, leather jacket, button up shirt, and jeans. He has a large tattoo on his neck.

If anyone has information on this suspect they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110, Detective Lackey at 661-221-2697 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the keyword “KCSO” prior to the message.

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